Adam is a very professional and passionate violin instructor. He teaches good form and technique so…read morethat his students learn the proper violin technique early on and gradually build on it. He takes his time to explain and does not rush kids through pieces to show progress. Instead, he makes sure that his student can play a piece at a performance level before moving to the next. This ensures that the student gradually builds on technique and naturally progresses through the Suzuki books. Adam is very personable and tries to find the right approach for each student. I have two kids at Adam's studio and I can tell that the way he relates to them is different depending on their age and personality. As my 9 year old said "I like how Adam corrects you without making you feel bad." My eldest has been playing violin for 7 years and we have changed several studios over the years. Adam is the only teacher who actually comes with you to help you pick your violin at the store. He truly cares about his students and wants them to enjoy their instrument. With Covid my kids have transitioned to virtual violin lessons. The quality of the lessons has remained at the same high level and my kids have continued to progress as musicians. I highly recommend Adam Davidowitz at Third Floor Suzuki Violin.

Adam Davidowitz has done a fantastic job as Sarina's violin teacher. She started when she was just…read moreunder 7 years old, and two years later, I'm amazed at what she can do on the violin. I can also say that she looks forward to her violin lessons, both individual and group, and I think that's because Adam has a great demeanor about him--making it fun yet being very serious about how she plays the instrument. It's hard to imagine asking for anything more from him.

I came here after renting a clarinet from Quinlan & Fabish because I wanted to get a real…read moremouthpiece and not use the crappy stock mouthpiece that came with the rental. I got here 15 minutes before they closed on a Saturday, but never felt rushed. Bea showed me the new mouthpiece they have but also asked if I was interested in used. (That grosses me out a bit, but I was assured they're sanitzed). I looked through the mouthpiece drawer and actually saw 2 Larry Combs mouthpieces. That's what I played on the entire time I played clarinet as a kid/teen, and what I originally wanted to buy (only to find out they stopped making them years ago, so they're hard to find). I have no idea if I had an LC1 or LC3 back then, but they had both in the shop. I didn't want to try it out that day since I had literally never touched a clarinet in 23 years and didn't want my first time trying it to be where other people could hear me (lol), plus it was closing time. But I came back on Monday and was able to go down to their practice room and try out both mouthpieces, and ended up buying one for $50. Not too shabby. Both the guy (I didn't catch his name) who got me set up in the practice room and Bea (who helped me check out afterward) were super nice. Bea was a gem helping me both times. PM Woodwind also has my old ligature for sale so I may go back to buy one once I decide if I want to actually keep this hobby going long-term. They also have reeds for comparable prices to Amazon, and I'd rather support them than Bezos, so I'll happily come back here once I figure out what strength reed I need these days.

I've had 3 experiences with this shop. They're highly recommended, but unfortunately they're 0-3…read morefor me. Twice I took my horn in, and I never seemed to get even a fair level of customer service that I felt I should. I certainly am not a professional player which maybe would put me in front of the line, but commitments made were never met. I continually had to call it was one delay after another. I then years later was interested in a used horn they had on their website. $4,500+ horn. I received a quick response to my email interest, but EVERYTHING then has to go through Paul and he's TERRIBLE with any attempt at a timely response. He's ALWAYS going to give me a call TOMORROW. The employees there are careful in what they say, but it's obvious during my conversations with several of them, that they, too, are frustrated with Paul's lack of timely attention. I waited 2 months for answers to simple questions and finally gave up. I don't need to put myself through such unprofessionalism. I checked 3 months after my initial inquiry and it was still for sale. My original questions were simple due diligence questions. I would've easily bought the horn, but I guess they aren't too motivated to sell it. Bottom line? It's Paul's store and he can do whatever he wants, but I don't have to tolerate it.

My son is going on 2.5 years with Mr. Chris and he is a mini Beethoven. Mr. Chris is patient, calm,…read moreand a talented teacher and pianist. I highly recommend him to children and adults if you are seeking for some piano lessons. What I love most are the 3-4 recitals throughout the year with access to the performances live via Internet. Because his studio only seats so many audience members, the live stream is great for family and friends to enjoy the show right at their own homes. Check Mr. Chris out!

Chris is so passionate about their work, and such a fantastic teacher! They deeply care about their…read moreclients, and individualize their teaching style based on each person's needs, even learning music that specifically motivates each person to learn. Their teaching style is engaging, validating, and encouraging - highlighting small wins to keep you committed to the process. It's so rare to find someone who genuinely wants to see you learn and grow, and who brings such a level of fun and enthusiasm to playing piano. Whether you're a new student wanting to try something out, or someone who's wanting to get back in the game - I strongly encourage you to set up an appointment with Chris. Worth every penny. Thank you, Chris!

Andy is a fabulous musician, and an outstanding teacher - my son learned so much in such short…read moretime, and the depth of his understanding expanded so much.

I have had the pleasure of teaching besides Andy on numerous occasions. Simply put...he is the best…read moreof the best. As a teacher, Andy delivers an extremely thorough approach to his lessons, always going the extra mile to make sure his students have the tools they need to succeed. Whether working with group classes or a private lesson, he always creates a fun and relaxing learning environment for everyone. However, what sets Andy apart is that he is both a gifted and in-demand performer in the theatre and jobbing scene here in Chicago. His vast working experience is invaluable to anybody lucky enough to study with him. I highly recommend Buffalo Grove Drum Lessons.

My son has been taking cello lessons with Kyra Saltman for 2+ years now. She is the best teacher I…read morecould imagine. She is extremely thoughtful about curriculum, designing my son's cello instruction for his specific needs. Kyra is very patient, and cultivates expectations for improvement that dovetail with my 12 year old's needs. She is a fine cellist to boot. Highest recommendation.

Chicago is lucky to have Ted Sirota. Great performer, great teacher.read more

If you're looking for drum instruction in Chicago; look no further…read more Through Ted's guidance over the past few years, my technique, independence, and groove has greatly improved. Ted is always patient and really makes the material easy to understand. I highly recommend the Ted Sirota Drum Studio.

Awesome people to do business with. No B.S., Wayne is very dry and straight to the point. I walked…read morein there off the street over 20yrs ago and instantly knew I had stumbled onto a secret Goldmine of guitars and amps. I've bought many many guitars from them over the years at extremely fair prices. Wayne is very fair and doesn't try to compete with CME, or GC, he tells it exactly like it is. It's like walking into an old hardware store or Auto shop. If you come in looking for something or for advice , they'll take care of you and you are welcome to hang out. If you come in with an entitled, woke attitude, go back to GC or BK and have it your way, nobody needs you there to ruin our vibe. Wayne, Tom, and even Rich when he's around have always been nothing but professional to the customers. The instrument selection is exactly as advertised. The best used, affordable instruments around. Dent, dings, yes. Great guitars and amps, absolutely. I currently own 4 Gibson Les Pauls and 2 ES-335's that I got great deals on from Wayne and that I never could afford new or from GC. Check it out for yourself. Ignore the 1 star-3 star crybabies. Actual working musicians, some famous , some not, go there repeatedly. Rant Over! Wayne's the best.

I have known Wayne for over 25 years and he is an absolute gem of a human being. I have bought and…read moresold gear here and now that my son has taken up music, this is where he bought his first electric guitar (J. Mascis Jazzmaster that he adores). There are a few places you will find in life that are magical and special and Midwest is one of them, Wayne's patience, generosity, knowledge and kindness are second to none. Go check it out, you will be glad you did, You may see us there, my son will be trying every single distortion pedal in turn and I will digging through the odds and ends that no one else is interested in, the weirder the better. I absolutely love this place. PS: out of curiosity I read some of the negative reviews. In you younger days (when I had copious free time) I used to hang around the place. The people who were unhappy he would haggle or buy x or y, are being overly sensitive. It is a finite amount of space, he needs to move product, he is alway candid, I bought a drum kit there to sell a few months ago, he was upfront and said he didn't handle them unless they were certain brands or vintage, no hard feelings. I have made him offers on items to have him turn them down, again, never mean or insulting. I have never seen him be anything other than a class act. He isn't going to buy things he can't sell, he isn't a charity, nor is he going to give things away. I have had dozens of friends and family buy instruments and equipment here and all of them left very happy.

Recently used Mystery Street Recording Company, and Joe Tessone provided excellent service…read more Specifically, Mystery Street was able to transfer audio files from 40-year-old cassette tapes to digital. Joe cleaned up the files and "restored" the audio quality. He provided both MP3 files and higher quality audio files. Getting the files was easy- Joe provided us with a download link for quick access. Pricing was reasonable for the quality of work and turnaround time. For a fee of $100/tape in addition to the hourly rate, we received expedited service.

They lost our files multiple times, and then spent way to long to re-record things because they…read morewere constantly distracted and talking about unrelated things. There are many more professional studios in the area.